The INDIA alliance, a coalition of opposition parties, has called for a bandh in Puducherry to protest against the recent power tariff hike. In response to the protests, classes for students in grades 1 to 8 will be suspended on Wednesday in all government and private schools in the region. However, classes for grades 9 to 12 will continue as usual.
In a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse at RG Kar Medical College, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited junior doctors to her residence for a meeting on Saturday evening. This follows a day of escalating tensions, with the doctors expressing their willingness to negotiate with the CM and demanding transparency in the investigation into the alleged assault on a doctor.
Hundreds of people in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, clashed with police on Wednesday while protesting against the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in Sanjauli. The protests, organized by Hindu organizations, saw protestors removing barricades and engaging with security forces. The Himachal Pradesh government has assured action if the mosque is deemed illegal, while the Chief Minister urged peaceful protests.
A group of Italian fans, known as ‘ultras’, staged a protest during the Israeli national anthem at a Nations League match in Hungary. The fans turned their backs and displayed banners with the word ‘Liberta’ (Freedom). The protest comes amidst political tensions between Israel and Palestine, with Hungary hosting Israel’s home games due to security concerns.
Outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata continues to simmer, with a third ‘Reclaim the Night’ rally planned for Sunday midnight. As the one-month mark approaches, thousands are expected to gather across the city and state, demanding justice for the victim. The Supreme Court is set to hear the case on Monday amidst mounting criticism of the West Bengal government.
Thousands of women in West Bengal will participate in the third ‘Reclaim the Night’ march on Sunday, marking one month since the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The march aims to express anger and demand justice for the victim and highlight the ongoing issue of violence against women.
Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta faced hostility and verbal abuse from a group of protesters in Kolkata while expressing support for the justice movement for a doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. The incident highlights the volatile nature of the protests and the challenges faced by individuals seeking to participate in peaceful demonstrations.
Over 9,000 college teachers in Assam protested on Teacher’s Day, boycotting celebrations and demanding immediate action from the state government regarding their promotions. The Assam College Teachers’ Association (ACTA) cited discrepancies in the promotion process and the implementation of new regulations, calling for a revised approach to ensure fair treatment for teachers.
A man in Madhya Pradesh staged a unique protest against corruption by rolling to the district collector’s office with a garland of complaints. He claimed that his grievances against a village sarpanch were ignored for years. Following the protest, the collector ordered a fresh investigation.
Students at a government school in Bhopal, India, protested against harsh punishments imposed by the school administrator, including forced cleaning and standing in the sun. The administrator was subsequently removed from her position after videos of the protest went viral.
